Industry
March 12, 2021
New Jersey Increases 50% Capacity on March 19
New Jersey will loosen up its strict measures and expand its indoor capacity by 50% on March 19, including gyms, restaurants, casinos, and personal care places. New Jersey Loosens up Measures in Public Places On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey would increase the capacity from 35% to 50% for restaurants, casinos, gyms, […]
Business
March 12, 2021
RSI Says iGaming Is More Profitable Than Betting amid Strong Growth
As it went public last year, Rush Street Interactive became the second-largest online casino operator in the United States, generating revenue growth of 337% in 2020. Rush Street Interactive Becomes the Second-Largest Operator in the US Rush Street Interactive delivered the happy news to its investors, becoming the second-largest online casino operator in the US with […]
Legal
March 12, 2021
MGM Violates Consumer Protection Act by Charging Resort Fees
A lawsuit against MGM Resorts International arguing resort fees the casino and hospitality operator charges at its MGM National Harbor violate the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Act. “Resort fees are a clear violation of DC’s consumer protection laws.” Lauren Wolfe, Counsel, Travelers United Resort Fees Are Deceptive The lawsuit for charging “deceptive” resort fees […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
MGC Votes to Allow Back Craps, Expand Blackjack Player Seats
Casinos in Massachusetts received good news Thursday following the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Open Meeting after the state’s gaming regulator voted to allow the return of craps tables and to expand the number of seats on blackjack tables. MGC Allows Craps Tables MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor asked the commission to consider further easing of […]
Sports
March 11, 2021
BetMGM and Buffalo Wild Wings Launch Exclusive Initiative
Sports betting and iGaming brand of MGM Resorts International and Entain BetMGM announced a new initiative under its partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings sports bars. By utilizing geolocation technology, BetMGM is offering customers physically present inside the bars access to exclusive promotions and bet types. “Fans wagering on sports inside Buffalo Wild Wings can now […]
Legal
March 11, 2021
Wyoming Passes Sports Betting Bill, Overturns Previous Voting
On Wednesday, the Wyoming House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize online sports betting, reversing a Tuesday ruling and referring the bill to the state Senate. Democrat Rep. Mike Yin Asked for Reconsideration The Wyoming House of Representatives voted in favor of a plan to legalize online sports betting on Wednesday, overturning a Tuesday […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
Illinois Reports Record $581.6m Sports Betting Handle in January
Sports betting wagers in Illinois hit the record $581.6 million in January, while revenue also reached an all-time high during the month. Sports Betting Revenue And Handle Break Records In January The Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday released the figures. During the first month of the year, revenue stood at $49.4 million, up from $23.9 […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
Researchers Seek Illinois Gamblers for Anonymous Survey
Researchers seek gamblers in Illinois to do an anonymous survey that may include a $30 e-gift card for the participants. Gamblers of Illinois Can Participate in Anonymous Survey Researchers from the Illinois Department of Human Services want to conduct an anonymous survey among gamblers in Illinois who don’t consider their habit a problem. With this […]
Casino
March 11, 2021
RFP for Chicago Mega-casino Expected to Start in April
Following December’s Request for Ideas for a casino-resort in downtown Chicago, the city’s Request for Proposal is expected to start next month. Major gambling industry players have already shown interest in the resort deemed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as a “once-in-a-lifetime project”. Downtown Chicago Casino-Resort Gets One Step Closer Although nearly a dozen operators […]
Business
March 11, 2021
DraftKings Strikes a Deal with Yuengling Brewery
Sports betting giant DraftKings has agreed on a partnership with America’s oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son. Yuengling & Son Are the DraftKings Tournament’s Official Sponsor Yuengling & Son and DraftKings have announced they have entered an official agreement. With this collaboration, the companies aim to bring fans together through people’s love of sports and […]